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Scott L. Montgomery is a lecturer and geoscientist affiliated with the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. He specializes in a wide range of topics related to energy, including geopolitics, technology, resources, and climate change, as well as American politics, intellectual history, language, and communication. Over the course of his career, Montgomery has worked as a geoscientist in the energy industry, authoring 100 scientific papers and 70 monographs, with a special focus on oil and gas, energy technology, and industry trends. He has written 12 books, including 'The Shape of New: Four Big Ideas That Built the Modern World' (Princeton, 2015), co-authored with Dan Chirot, which was recognized as one of the 100 Notable Books of 2015. His works often explore themes of power and ideas that shape modern history, incorporating insights from influential figures such as Adam Smith, Charles Darwin, and Karl Marx. Montgomery frequently contributes to online journals and has written op-eds for prominent outlets like Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. Currently, he is pursuing research on the role of Enlightenment ideas in contemporary American politics and the future of petroleum in relation to geopolitics and climate change.
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